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# Minnesota Peony Society

A Regional Organization for the Peony Enthusiast

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## Posts

- [2025 Art In Bloom](https://mnpeony.org/?p=2042) - 2025 Art in Bloom at MIA!Thursday, April 24: 9:30 am – 9:00 pmFriday through Sunday, April 25 – 27: 9:30 am – 5:00 pmThe Minnesota Peony Society sponsored an entry in the 2025 Minneapolis Institute of Art’s 41st annual celebration of art and flowers, “Art in Bloom.” Coral peonies are featured in the interpretation of
- [2022 Fall Auction Summary](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1600) - 2022 Fall Auction and Educational Summary Held: Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Bachman’s on Lyndale The Minnesota Peony Society sponsored a Fall Educational and live root auction on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Nate Bremer of Solaris Farms, Wisconsin gave a presentation titled “Insider Information – Investing in New, Novel and Not-to-Miss Introductions for Your Peony
- [2021 MPS Fall Root Auction Summary](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1498) - This past September 25, 2021, Minnesota Peony Society held its annual fall root auction at Bachman’s on Lyndale. About 80 people were in attendance and of these, 42 bidders acquired new plants. All 108 items were bare root peonies except for several lots of Martagon Lilies. The MPS auction is open to all, members and
- [2021 Virtual Art in Bloom](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1399) - Virtual Art In Bloom Every year MPS sponsors an entry to the spring floral show at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Volunteer floral artists create a design inspired by a selected art piece. The MPS sponsored design was created by Denese Erickson (see: Flying Celestial ). She used peonies, lisianthus and more to interpret the art
- [2020 MPS Fall Root Auction Donors and Items](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1365) - Every Fall, Minnesota Peony Society holds a peony root auction for its members and the public. This event was held outside at the Lions Park in Cologne , MN. MPS felt that the outside, social distanced event would help distract from the stress of COVID-19 issues. Gardening was not cancelled in 2020 and so on
- [Diseases of the Peony- Washington State University](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1093) - A MPS member brought attention to a very good publication on the diseases of the peony. Here in the mid west we do experience some difficulties with problems. Powdery Mildew and Botrytis are common ones we see. MPS gets questions from time to time such as; "Why do my peonies not bloom?" Disease can be
- [2020 MPS "Name the Peony Show" Contest Winner](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1079) - This year, MPS held its "Name the Peony Show" contest event at the fall auction at Bachman's on Lyndale. The call was put out in the Fall newsletter and Cindy Larson collected the potential names from MPS members. This year, we had 19 different names submitted by 8 members. Each member is allowed up to
- [2019 MPS Auction Donors and Items](https://mnpeony.org/?p=1055) - This September 28th, 2019, Minnesota Peony Society held its annual root auction at Bachmans on Lyndale, Minneapolis. There was a total of 142 items in the auction donated by commercial growers and individual members. Thank you to all who donated! Nate and Kimberly Bremer Solaris Farms Mary Meullner Edina, MN Jack Nordick Ortonville, MN David

## Pages

- [Home](https://mnpeony.org/) - Welcome to the Minnesota Peony Society! MPS is a regional peony society in Minnesota whose mission is to promote interest and appreciation on the growing of peonies, with educational programs and events as appropriate to members and to the public.MPS invites you to explore our online information on Peony Culture and News and Events. All
- [MPS Exhibition Results](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=758) - Minnesota Peony Society Exhibition Results 2026 Show "Peonies: Jewels of Spring" 2026 - MPS SHOW RESULTS 2023 Show "Tapestry of Peonies" 2023 - MPS SHOW RESULTS 2019 Show "An Explosion of Peonies" Court of Honor Awards & Class Ribbons 2019-MPS-SHOW-RESULTS 2018 Show "Majesty in Bloom" Court of Honor Awards 2018-MPS-SHOW-COURT-OF-HONOR 2017 Show "Love: Peonies in
- [MPS Events](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2347) - The 2026 MPS Cut Peony Flower and Artistic Design show, “Peonies: Jewels of the Spring”, was held on June 6th and 7th at Bachman’s on Lyndale. Preparations began Friday night and through Saturday morning. There were thirteen exhibitors in the Hort division which included our furthest away visitor from Oregon, Carol Adelman of Adelman Peony
- [About Us](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=12) - About US The Minnesota Peony Society (MPS) purpose is to foster the sharing of knowledge and enjoyment to our members in the culture of peonies and to promote the genus peonia. We support educational events, sponsor a regional flower show and serve as a local affiliate of the American Peony Society. MPS is open to anyone
- [MPS Peony Cut Flower Show](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2287) - 2026 MINNESOTA PEONY SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION “Peonies: Jewels of Spring” We are pleased to present the 2026 MPS Exhibition, “Peonies: Jewels of Spring”, in the Heritage Room at Bachman’s on Lyndale. We look forward to our favorite celebration of the peony season. Come to exhibit your peonies, to volunteer or to see the show. Please
- [Social Media](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=1253) - Minnesota Peony Society Social Media Links The following is a blog post about Roy Klehm. MPS has been fortunate to know Roy and his generosity in donations to the MPS fall auctions. in the past. Many MPS members have toured Klehm Nursery and acquired peonies from there when it was operational. An evening with
- [Bylaws](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2163) - For a printable pdf version, select the following link: Bylaws Of Minnesota Peony Society Bylaws of the Minnesota Peony Society adapted September 28, 2025 Bylaws of Minnesota Peony Society ARTICLE I - NAME & ORGANIZATION Section 1: The name of this organization shall be “Minnesota Peony Society” (herein known as MPS). Section 2: MPS
- [Committee Position Descriptions](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2096) - Minnesota Peony Society MPS committees are vital to the structure of the society. Volunteers perform various duties to ensure the activities planned by MPS can be performed to meet the goals of the society. This broadens the outreach to the public and members to continue the interest in peonies among fellow enthusiasts. MPS is always
- [Winter Loss In Minnesota 2025](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2082) - Winter Loss In Minnesota Spring 2025 People who grow more than a few peonies in Minnesota and Wisconsin have reported significant peony loss this year. The question was asked, "Why didn't my peonies come up this year?" Especially hard hit were Intersectional, woodies and some hybrids. The symptoms vary. Plants that were very healthy and
- [Peony Leaf Curl](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2087) - Peony Leaf Curl Several growers of peonies over the last few years have reported a condition on their peony plants. The leaves will develop a "curl" along the edges with a reddish tint. Some plants will have a stem or two infected while others will have most of the plant covered. The plant may be
- [Board & Executive Position Descriptions](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=2099) - Per the bylaws of Minnesota Peony Society, a board is elected along with executive leadership to plan the societies events and maintain the mission statement. Descriptions of these job duties are found in the following documents. President: Officer MPS President Duties and Roles Vice President: Officer MPS Vice President Duties and Roles Treasurer/Membership Secretary: Officer
- [Handouts](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=167) - Peony Planting, Growing and Care Information Learn about growing peonies including planting, care and disease control. The information has been selected and gathered from growers and experts to share the knowledge of peony cultivation. [swm_one_half first] For the Home Gardener and Peony Collector Planting Bare Roots in the Fall Planting Bare Roots in Fall - by Adelman
- [Peony Growers](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=171) - Sources for Acquiring Peonies MPS is providing the following list of commercial growers within the United States. Those with an "*" after their name have been generous donors to the MPS Fall Root Auction event. [swm_one_half first] Minnesota and Wisconsin Parker's Peony and Perennial Farm * https://www.parkerspeonies.com/ Fina Gardens - Hillsdale, WI. * http://finagardenspeonies.com/ Sevald Nursery Peonies -
- [Membership](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=16) - Membership Dues are $5.00 per household for two calendar years. Click the form link below, print it and mail it, along with your payment, to: Membership Chair 10255 Jersey Avenue Chaska, Minnesota 55318 Make checks payable to Minnesota Peony Society Applications received before November 25 will be recorded for the current year. Dues received after
- [Gallery](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=1212) - 2020 Member Photo Share May Blooms May Lilac from Mary Yee (5-26) Rosalind Elsie Franklin Lutea Hybrid 5-26 Tranquil Dove Upright Foilage “Sunlight’ at Sorrentino’s ‘Athena’ ‘Blonde Vision’ looks good this year Pastelegance 5-30, a favorite June Blooms Canary Brilliants Saffron Innocence, a MPS auction plant 4 yrs ago Faithful Dream Hope John’s Dream Madame
- [Resources](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=20) - Resources [swm_one_half first] APS Awards & Honors www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/awards-honors APS Award of Landscape Merit www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/award-of-landscape-merit APS Gold Medal Recipients www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/gold-medal APS Best In Show – Grand Champion www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/best-in-show APS Registry of Peony Cultivars www.americanpeonysociety.org/cultivar-registration/peony-cultivars APS Events www.americanpeonysociety.org/events/2016-convention Public Gardens that Grow Peonies www.americanpeonysociety.org/links/peony-gardens Peony Society Links www.americanpeonysociety.org/links/peony-society-links Peony Information (from current MPS Links Page) The Peony
- [Contact](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=24) - [swm_two_third first] [swm_dotline_heading font_size="24" text_align="left" margin_bottom="1" section_id="" ]Contact Us[/swm_dotline_heading] [/swm_two_third] [swm_one_third] [swm_dotline_heading font_size="24" text_align="left" margin_bottom="1" section_id="" ]Follow Us[/swm_dotline_heading] [social_media_icons] [fa-facebook link="https://www.facebook.com/Minnesota-Peony-Society-MPS-171755576182530/?fref=nf"][fa-instagram link="https://www.instagram.com"] [/social_media_icons] [/swm_one_third]
- [Peony Societies](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=165) - Peony Societies [swm_one_half first] USA American Peony Society (APS) www.americanpeonysociety.org Alaska Peony Growers Association Contact: Gary Wells wells1@alaska.net Duluth, Minnesota Area Peony Society Contact: Duluth Peony Society duluthpeonysociety@gmail.com Heartland Peony Society (Kansas / Missouri) www.peonies.org Contact: Julie Perez botanicaplus@yahoo.com Mid Atlantic Peony Society www.midatlanticpeony.org Contact: Eleanor Tickner eleanor@midatlanticpeony.org Midwest Peony Society (MWPS) (Indiana / Kentucky) www.midwestpeony.com
- [Calendar](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=277)
- [MN Regional Societies](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=169) - Minnesota Regional Plant Societies Daffodil Society of Minnesota www.daffodilmn.org Federated Garden Clubs of MN mngardenclubs.com Hemerocallis Society of Minnesota www.northerndaylily.com/index.html The Minnesota Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society www.nargs.org/meet/chap_mn.html Minnesota Dahlia Society www.minnesotadahliasociety.org The Minnesota Hosta Society www.mnhosta.org Minnesota Iris Society www.irismn.org The North Star Lily Society www.northstarlilysociety.com
- [APS Awards](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=173) - American Peony Society Awards APS Awards & Honors www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/awards-honors APS Award of Landscape Merit www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/award-of-landscape-merit APS Gold Medal Recipients www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/gold-medal APS Best In Show – Grand Champion www.americanpeonysociety.org/awards/best-in-show
- [Volunteer](https://mnpeony.org/?page_id=18) - Volunteer The success of the Minnesota Peony Society depends on its members. Are you a MPS member and would like to Volunteer? Fill out the form below and select the areas that you would like to volunteer for. [print-me]

## Events

- [2023 Minnesota Peony Society Show](https://mnpeony.org/?ai1ec_event=2023-minnesota-peony-society-show) - A Tapestry of Peonies! Minnesota Peony Society is hosting a peony cut flower and artistic design show June 11th through June 12th, 2023 at Bachman's on Lyndale Heritage Room. The event is free and open to the public. Midwest peony enthusiasts grow a wide range of peony varieties and this is your chance to view
- [Minnesota Peony Society Fall Educational and Auction](https://mnpeony.org/?ai1ec_event=minnesota-peony-society-fall-educational-and-auction) - Get Ready! Fall educational meeting and peony root sales. Sunday, September 25, 2022 Open to all, no admission fee! We would love to have you be a member but this event is open to all. Cash, check or credit card accepted for winning bids. Location Bachman's Heritage Room Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN Bachman's on Lyndale
- [2015 AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY CONVENTION](https://mnpeony.org/?ai1ec_event=2015-american-peony-society-convention) - Wednesday: Enjoy a picnic in the park Thursday: Tour Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm and Sisson Peony Gardens, box lunch included Friday: Tour Solaris Farms (wide variety of advanced generation hybrid tree and herbaceous peonies created by Bill Seidl and Nate Bremer). Lunch at the Lighthouse Inn on the Lake in Two Rivers, WI. Tour Gary

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